Position details

Tasmanian Government • Meriden, CT

7d • A$79,356 - A$127,715

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania protects Tasmanian industries, the environment, and public health, amenity and safety from the impacts of pests, weeds and diseases. Biosecurity Tasmania is undertaking emergency response activities relating to H5 bird flu and is seeking Veterinary Practitioners to support emergency animal disease responses and ongoing management of disease incidents. Work may involve outbreaks in commercial poultry operations, significant backyard poultry mortality events, or large-scale wildlife mortality incidents.

This is an employment register, not a vacancy, and inclusion on the register does not guarantee an offer of employment. The register will be used to fill fixed-term and casual positions when required. The potential role is Veterinary Officer, classified at Professional Stream Band 1–2 under the Tasmanian State Service Award, with a salary range of $79,356 to $127,715 per annum. Further information is available in the Statement of Duties.

Requirements

• A degree in Veterinary Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution enabling eligibility for registration under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Stream, Band 1: At least two years of postgraduate professional experience servicing livestock industries.
• Professional Stream, Band 1: Practical experience in animal welfare or another area of compliance.
• Professional Stream, Band 1: A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• Professional Stream, Band 2: At least five years of postgraduate professional experience servicing livestock industries.
• Professional Stream, Band 2: Demonstrated interest in advancing epidemiological skills.
• Professional Stream, Band 2: A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency animal disease responses.
• Support the ongoing management of disease incidents, potentially involving outbreaks in commercial poultry operations, significant backyard poultry mortality events, or large-scale wildlife mortality incidents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time